Abstract: The present invention involves a method of distance education using internet communications. The method requires establishing a server which is connected to a communications network. The server has data information relating to an educational subject, with the data information including at least one of the following: information content, linked web resources, quizzes, and tests. The teacher and plurality of students are connected over the communications network. The teacher and students conduct a conference relating to the educational subject and referring to the data information. The server also provides a virtual school which is accessible over the communications network. The connection of students and teachers, and conducting their conferences, are implemented utilizing the virtual school. The virtual school includes a three dimensional representation capability. Also, a student work assignment arena is accessible over the computer network, where the assignment arena provides student assignment data files.